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  • Page 1 Wireless G Notebook Card User Manual ME1002-NB...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Step 3: Configure ....... . 12 Using the MyEssentials Wireless Networking Utility..13 Accessing the MyEssentials Wireless Networking Utility from the Windows System Tray .

  • Page 3: Introduction

    • Store, retrieve, and copy files from one computer to another • Simultaneously play games online, check Internet email, and chat Advantages of a Wireless Network Here are some of the advantages of setting up a MyEssentials wireless network: • Mobility – you’ll no longer need a dedicated “computer room”...

  • Page 4: Placement Of Your Wireless Networking Hardware For Optimal Performance

    10 feet from the wireless router (or access point) in order to see if distance is the problem. If difficulties persist even at close range, please contact MyEssentials Technical Support. Note: While some of the items listed below can affect network performance, they will not prohibit your wireless network from functioning;...
  • Page 5 Introduction 2. Avoid Obstacles and Interference Avoid placing your wireless router (or access point) near devices that may emit radio “noise”, such as microwave ovens. Other objects that can inhibit wireless communication can include: • Refrigerators • Washers and/or dryers •...
  • Page 6 For more MyEssentials wireless networking products, use the detailed Site Survey and wireless channel information included in your User Manual. 5. Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL Secure connections typically require a user name and password, and are used where security is important.
  • Page 7 AOL, please review steps 1–4 in the previous pages to be sure you have addressed these issues. These guidelines should allow you to cover the maximum possible area with your wireless router. For more information regarding our networking products, visit our website at www.MyEssentialssupport.com or call MyEssentials Technical Support at: US: 1-866-761-4608...

  • Page 8: Overview

    Overview Product Features The Card complies with the IEEE 802.11g standard in order to communicate with other 802.11g-compliant wireless devices at 54Mbps. The Card is compatible with all 802.11g devices as well as other 802.11b products at 11Mbps. 802.11g products operate on the same 2.4GHz frequency band as 802.11b Wi-Fi products.

  • Page 9: Applications And Advantages

    Overview Applications and Advantages • Wireless roaming with a laptop around the home or office Offers the freedom of networking without cables • Connection rates of up to 54Mbps Provides immediate high-speed wireless connectivity at home, work, and hotspot locations without compromising the use of existing 802.11b products •...

  • Page 10: Product Specifications

    Overview Product Specifications Host Interface: 32-bit CardBus Power Consumption: Tx/Rx peak 450/260mA @ 3.3VDC (max) Operating Temperature: 32–185 degrees F (0–85 degrees C) Storage Temperature: -40–194 degrees F (-40–90 degrees C) Humidity: Max. 95% (non-condensing) Typical Operating Range: Up to 400 ft. (231m) (wireless performance may vary depending on the networking environment) (a) Link LED Lights up when the Card links to a wireless network...

  • Page 11: Installing And Setting Up The Card

    Networking Utility setup screen will automatically appear (may take 15–20 seconds to appear). Click “install” from the menu. Note: If the MyEssentials Wireless Networking Utility setup screen does not appear within 20 seconds, access your CD-ROM drive: double-click on the “My Computer”...

  • Page 12: Step 2 Connect

    Installing and Setting up the Card Step 2 Connect Plug the Card into an available CardBus slot on your notebook computer During the install process, you will be prompted to insert your Card. Firmly insert the Card, label side UP, into your computer’s CardBus slot until it stops.
  • Page 13 Installing and Setting up the Card The wizard will prompt you to install software for the MyEssentials Wireless G Notebook Card. Select the “Install the software automatically (Recommended)” option. Click “Next”. Hardware installation is now complete. Click “Finish” to close the wizard.

  • Page 14: Step 3 Configure

    Installing and Setting up the Card Step 3 Configure Use the MyEssentials Wireless Networking Utility After restarting your computer, double-click the MyEssentials Wireless Networking Utility icon on the desktop screen. The MyEssentials Wireless Networking Utility screen will appear. Select a network to which to connect from the “Available...

  • Page 15: Using The Myessentials Wireless Networking Utility

    Using the MyEssentials Wireless Networking Utility After successfully installing the MyEssentials Wireless Networking Utility (WNU), configurations for wireless connection and security are just a few easy clicks away. Accessing the MyEssentials Wireless Networking Utility from the Windows System Tray To access the WNU, simply place your mouse pointer and right-click over the WNU icon on the Windows task tray.

  • Page 16: Available Networks

    Using the MyEssentials Wireless Networking Utility Network Status This window displays the connectivity status of the current network. It even displays connectivity between the computer and router, and router and Internet. In the event of a connectivity problem, this window can be used to determine the problem’s source (e.g.
  • Page 17 Using the MyEssentials Wireless Networking Utility Connection Failure Other options will appear during attempts to reconnect. To stop connecting, click “Stop” and to reattempt connection, click “Retry”.

  • Page 18: Network Status And Solution Tips

    Using the MyEssentials Wireless Networking Utility Network Status and Solution Tips To further understand the current Network Status, click “Open Wireless Utility”. The default screen will be the “Current Status” tab and the “Network Status” section determines which connections are good and/or faulty.

  • Page 19: Securing Your Wi-Fi Network

    Using the MyEssentials Wireless Networking Utility Securing your Wi-Fi Network ® If you choose to connect to a secure network, determine the type of security (WPA or WEP*) and use the appropriate field in the dialog box. *Note: Types of security Note: When you select a network using encryption, you will first see the simple security screen.
  • Page 20 Using the MyEssentials Wireless Networking Utility Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a less secure, but more widely adopted wireless security protocol. Depending on the security level (64- or 128-bit), the user will be asked to input a 10- or 26-character hex key. A hex key is a combination of letters, a–f, and numbers, 0–9.
  • Page 21 128-bit as 104-bit encryption. Most of the new wireless equipment in the market today supports both 64-bit WEP and 128-bit WEP encryption, but you might have older equipment that only supports 64-bit WEP. All MyEssentials wireless products will support both 64-bit WEP and 128-bit encryption. Encryption Keys After selecting either the 64-bit WEP or 128-bit encryption mode, it is critical that you generate an encryption key.

  • Page 22: Configuring Your Myessentials Wireless G Notebook Card To Use Security

    Setting up your MyEssentials Wireless Router to use Security To start using security, you first must enable WEP or WPA for your wireless router (or access point). For MyEssentials Wireless Routers, these security features can be configured by using the web-based interface. See your wireless router’s (or access point’s) manual for directions on how to access...
  • Page 23 Using the MyEssentials Wireless Networking Utility Changing the Wireless Security Settings The MyEssentials Wireless G Notebook Card supports the latest WPA security feature as well as the legacy WEP security standard. By default, wireless security is disabled. To enable security, you first must determine which standard is used by the router (or access point).

  • Page 24: Wep Setup

    Using the MyEssentials Wireless Networking Utility WEP Setup 64-Bit WEP Encryption Select “WEP” from the “Data Encryption” drop-down menu. After selecting your WEP encryption mode, you can enter your key by typing in the hex key manually. A hex (hexadecimal) key is a combination of numbers and letters from A–F and 0–9.
  • Page 25 Using the MyEssentials Wireless Networking Utility 128-Bit WEP Encryption Select “WEP” from the drop-down menu. After selecting your WEP encryption mode, you can enter your key by typing in the hex key manually. A hex (hexadecimal) key is a combination of numbers and letters from A–F and 0–9. For 128- bit WEP, you must enter 26 hex keys.
  • Page 26 Using the MyEssentials Wireless Networking Utility WPA-PSK (no server) Choose this setting if your network does not use a radius server. WPA-PSK (no server) is typically used in home and small office networking. From the “Network Authentication” drop-down menu, select “WPA-PSK (no server)”.
  • Page 27 Using the MyEssentials Wireless Networking Utility Wireless Networking Utility Options The “Options” tab on the WNU provides the user the ability to customize his or her WNU settings. Wireless Networking Utility Help The WNU “Help” tab provides users with access to online and telephone...
  • Page 28 Using the MyEssentials Wireless Networking Utility Advanced Diagnostic Tools The “Advanced Diagnostic Tools” section is the central control panel for all the settings of the hardware and software components of the wireless network. It provides an array of tests and connectivity...

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    If you are unable to connect to the Internet from a wireless computer, please check the following items: Look at the lights on your wireless router. If you’re using a MyEssentials Wireless Router, the lights should be as follows: • The “Power” light should be on.
  • Page 30 Networks” screen. Click “Add” if you do not see the network you are trying to connect to and type in the SSID. For more information about setting up an SSID, please reference your router manufacturer’s user manual. If issues persist even at close range, please contact MyEssentials Technical Support.
  • Page 31 If the CD-ROM does not start the MyEssentials Wireless Networking Utility automatically, it could be that the computer is running other applications that are interfering with the CD drive. If the MyEssentials Wireless Networking Utility screen does not appear within 15-20 seconds, open up your CD-ROM drive by double-clicking on the “My Computer”...
  • Page 32 Card to connect to the router. For more information about encryption, please see “Securing your Wi-Fi Network” on page 17 of this User Manual. If issues persist even at close range, please contact MyEssentials Technical Support. Data transfer is sometimes slow.
  • Page 33 Internet. For more assistance, see your wireless card’s literature. If issues persist even at close range, please contact MyEssentials Technical Support.
  • Page 34 Why are there two wireless utilities in my system tray? Which one do I use? There are several features and advantages from using the MyEssentials Wireless Networking Utility over the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration utility. We offer a site survey, detailed link information, and adapter diagnosis, to name a few.
  • Page 35 Troubleshooting Technical Support You can find technical-support information at www.MyEssentialssupport.com through the tech-support area. If you want to contact technical support by phone, please call: US: 1-866-761-4608...

  • Page 36: Information

    Information FCC Statement DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY We, MyEssentials, of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton, CA 90220, declare under our sole responsibility that the product, ME1002-NB to which this declaration relates, complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is...
  • Page 37 MyEssentials 1-Year Limited Product Warranty MyEssentials warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for one year. If a defect is discovered, MyEssentials will, at its option, repair or replace the product at no charge provided it is returned during the warranty period, with transportation charges prepaid, to the authorized MyEssentials dealer from whom you purchased the product.
  • Page 38 Wireless G Notebook Card www.MyEssentialssupport.com MyEssentials Tech Support: US: 1-866-761-4608 © 2006 Belkin Corporation. All rights reserved. All trade names are registered trademarks of respective manufacturers listed. Windows is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

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